The High Kicks Podcast

The last international break until March 2022 has finally come to a close and it did not disappoint. The break was filled with upsets, stunners, and surprises both on and off the pitch. Some big names missed out on automatic qualifications for Qatar 2022 and we have to wait and see who will rise to the occasion and who will crumble under the pressure.

Back-to-back weeks, the Prem has left us absolutely speechless. We combined for 3 points on predictions last week. Total. We break down all of this weeks wacky results as we prepare to unpack the rest of the news still to come during the international break.

The Premier League was flipped on its head this weekend with multiple shocking results. Liverpool blow a 2 goal lead and draw Brighton at Anfield at the same time Palace shut out City at the Etihad. To cap it all off, even Norwich put the ball in the net. And we predicted none of this!. What a weekend!

A dreamcatcher couldn't protect Old Trafford from Mo Salah and Liverpool's dominant display that surely gave United and their supporters a nightmarish matchday. Chelsea executed a rout of their own scoring SEVEN in a win over Norwich and a late flurry of goals gives Ranieri his first win as Watford boss. We have a new segment this week and Karl has plenty of thoughts to share.

We are joined this week by Ed and Pat from the Pace and Power Podcast to bring a different type of show than usual. We talk about the upcoming Manchester United vs. Liverpool match and the history behind what makes the rivalry so fierce. P&P is based right outside of London and we dive into the difference in how sports are consumed in other parts of the world. All four of us took a crack at predic...

France Football has announced the shortlists for the Ballon d'Or, Yashin Trophy, and the new Kopa Trophy this past week and there is plenty to discuss around who should and shouldn't have made the list. Neymar has made a huge announcement regarding World Cup 2022 and the Newcastle United rumor mill is in overdrive at the moment.

They did it again! Like their thrilling January 2019 showdown, The Citizens and The Reds put on a stunning performance to cap off the weekend! The Bees continue their away dominance with a late Wissa winner to vault them past West Ham and Chelsea go top of the table with a 3-1 win over Southampton.

Villa shock United at home, Brentford steals a point versus the Reds, and Arsenal scores 3 goals in 33 minutes against Spurs? We did NOT do well with predictions in this wild Premier League Weekend.

After having Nate on the show last week, Karl is all alone to discuss a sporadic match week! He touches upon the upsets and one of the last transfers to happen within the Premier League. He also is better at Rocket League than Brian!

Europe's premier club football competition has returned for the 2021-2022 season; the first round did not disappoint! The UCL continues to haunt Ole Gunnar Solskjær as the Premier League leaders fall in Switzerland and PSG fails to produce with MNM on the front line. Juve out their Serie A demons in the rearview while Liverpool and Milan put on a stunning show at Anfield. It's so great to have the...

We are joined this week by our old friend Spurs supporter Nate Bartalo! We get his perspective on this weekend's debacle and go over the other big games in matchday 4! Nate also joins us for predictions with some interesting takes!

This summer's transfer window has finally come to a close and the late drama did not disappoint! Numerous big names were on the move and deals were being discussed right up until the final moments. We cover some of this week's bigger games, but transfers dominate the headlines this week. Was this the best/most exciting transfer window ever?

The UCL draw was released yesterday, and boy do we have some exciting groups! Top sides are set to face off early in what could be one of the best group stages in recent years! How will Ronaldo's transfer, that flipped from City to United overnight, impact the tournament? We give our group and award predictions for this season. Tune in next week for our UCL champion picks!

It took Romelu Lukaku about 15 minutes to open his Chelsea account, and he looked as if he'd been a blue for years. Did Michail Antonio set a new standard for shithousing a celly? Kissing a cutout of yourself is surely up there. The EPL is in full swing and it's better than ever with the fans in the stadium!

The Premier League kicked off with an absolute bang! Does Chelsea already have their young CB of the future? Chalobah made his case against Palace! And could Spurs really be better off without Harry Kane? Good investments go a long way.

We kick off season 2 with some of the biggest news in football. Messi is a Parisian and it doesn't feel real. After months of waiting, the EPL finally kicks off as we begin a season-long prediction battle, but this time with a twist! Tune is for season 2!

Just how good will Manchester City be after the signing of Jack Grealish? Will anyone be able to challenge them for the title? The UWNT suffers a shocking defeat to Canada, who move on to face Sweden for the gold in Tokyo. We are just over a week from the start of the 21/22 seaon! Let the countdown begin!

Transfers once again drive this week's news and it gives us another chance to bash on the Gunners. £50m on Ben White? Just why... EA sports' FIFA series could have some competition as old rivals PES is set for a major reboot! Could Konami dig into FIFA's player base?

Transfers are dominating the news cycle and we have updates, and thoughts, on the biggest potential moves! Who has the best kit heading into the 21/22 season? And can the USA Women's Team bounce back from a shock loss to Sweden at the Olympics? We answer these questions, give our insight, and more!

Roberto Mancini's Azzurri completed a stunning 3-year turnaround going from World Cup reject to European Champions! Is anyone to blame for England, or did the better side just win? Did Donnarumma's performance earn him the starting role in Paris? Check out our debates and this week's transfer news!

The knockouts just showed us that anyone can win Euro 2020! We recap the shocking upsets and historic wins that made up the first round of the knockout. Karl is also super stoked about this week's big transfer news!

With the group stage over, we break down how each qualifiers group prepared them for the knockouts! Who's ready for the challenge? Who will be out early? Can Denmark become the Euro Cinderella? We break down the next round, transfers, and more!

The Euros are officially underway! Before we get to the games, we just hope Eriksen is okay. Thank you to everyone who helped save his life. -- Matches are off to a great start! Masterful performances all over the pitch, a Puskas Award contender, and enough goals to make anyone happy!

Euro 2020 starts tomorrow and we predict all of matchday 1! How much will the Covid outbreak hurt the Spain side? Was Ben White the right replacement for Trent? How will Kevin De Brunye perform after surgery? We try to answer and also give some transfer news!

We are back from our planned/unplanned graduation break and managers seem to think transfer season is for them! Several top clubs have cut ties with the men in charge, and more could be out soon! Clubs begin to announce signings. And finally, after a year of waiting, we give our first take on the upcoming Euro 2020!